The low cost location, non-profit status and long-term financial support provided by the Hattori Foundation enables Yamasa to provide the programs at cost price to international students. The tuition fees below do not quite cover the cost of providing the program, but support from the Hattori Foundation enables the center to provide the Acceleration formats. Due to persistent deficits, there was a small increase in fees (approximately 3.7%) in April 2006, the first fee increase since 1999. Tuition fees below are through to March 2010.

A) Application Fees: Currency Conversion

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B) Fees for Format 1

If enrolling in Yamasa for 6 months or more it is possible to switch between the Acceleration program and other Academic programs (Academic Intensive or entering Advanced Japanese) at the end of each quarter - so the fee structure here is calculated on a quarterly basis.

B) Fees for Format 2

If you do not have time to study long term, then it is possible to study using a tanki-taizai (tourist) or other short term visa and enrol in the Acceleration program for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 weeks in Format 2, or for 3 months in Format 1.

Number of Weeks	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Tuition Fees - Option A	155,200	183,983	216,516	246,799	276,832	304,151	331,220	355,575	379,680
Tuition Fees - Option B	169,600	201,733	237,516	270,949	304,032	333,401	363,220	390,225	416,880
Tuition Fees - Option C	191,200	228,358	269,016	307,174	344,832	377,276	411,220	442,200	472,680

Notes for student with student visas:

(1) If you are planning to study long-term, it is often best to start in the Acceleration Program Format 1 and then shift to the AIJP or AJSP formats later. This is particularly the case if you are starting your studies in April and are aiming to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in December.

(2) If you enrol in the Acceleration Program for 3 months and decide DURING your first week to switch to the AIJP or AJSP only, then you are usually able to do so under the following conditions:

a) You have received approval from your academic advisor.
b) You have met the entry requirements of the curriculum of the program you wish to transfer to (especially regarding AJSP).
c) Please note that the balance of your tuition will be refunded to you with the exception of a 10,500 yen transfer fee.

(3) If you enrol in the Acceleration Program for 3 months and decide AFTER your first week to switch to the AIJP or AJSP, then you are able to do so under the following conditions:

a) You have received approval from your academic advisor.
b) You have met the entry requirements of the curriculum of the program you wish to transfer to.
c) Your attendance rate is 90% or higher for classes attended in your current program.
d) Please note that the unused balance of your tuition will be refunded to you with the exception of a 21,000 yen transfer fee.

(Please read the refund policy for full information on refunds)

Please browse through the Frequently Asked Questions regarding program fees.

Why aren't the tuition figures rounded off?
If I'm enrolling for 1 year, do I need to pay all the tuition in advance?
What is the minimum payment required? Can I pay in instalments?
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Are there any discounts?
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If Yamasa is non-profit, why do some schools have cheaper tuition rates?
How much does the accommodation cost? Does that include bills?
What is the average cost of living? How much money do I need?
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